Daffodil Centres

Our Daffodil Centres provide cancer information, support and advice in local hospitals. The centres are an extension of our Cancer Information Service.

We aim to provide a wide range of information locally through our Daffodil Centres, to anyone affected by or concerned about cancer.

Our information services for people with cancer and their relatives and friends are delivered primarily through our Daffodil Centres, in 13 locations nationwide.

The Centres are staffed by specialist nurses and trained volunteers, who provide both practical information and emotional support.

Our Daffodil Centre in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin

In 2014, the Centres dealt with queries from over 40,000 people, and we expect to deal with over 50,000 in 2015.

Almost half of the people who visited the Daffodil Centres in 2013 were experiencing or recovering from cancer, and one-third had a family member with cancer.

The vast majority reported that they were able to find the information they were looking for easily, that it was of a high quality, and that it was easy to understand. 93% of those who spoke with a nurse reported feeling very much better after the consultation and 81% reported that they had confidence in the information and advice they received

Who can use the Daffodil Centres

Daffodil Centres are open to all, no referral or appointment is necessary: cancer patients (in-patients and out-patients), family members and the general public can come in and get information, including;

My Daffodil Centre experience

“I was devastated when I found out that my mother’s cancer was terminal. I couldn’t imagine how I’d cope without her. The nurse in the Daffodil Centre listened to all my worries and was a great help to us all."-Colm, Daffodil Centre Enquirer

Cancer support services

Living with cancer can affect all areas of your life. Find out ways we can provide practical and emotional support to cancer patients, their loved ones and carers.